Overall service is good but seems like this stall has limited hours. The pork and BBQ was decent…read morethough found the pork to be quite fatty at times. BBQ standard similar to a sweet baby rays. I do love the sides here , they are all good options and portions are large. Parkville market is quite big with a lot of seating.

So i've ordered from here a few times and the rare occasions i've been frustrated have actually…read morebeen with the third party delivery service rather than the restaurant. Folks this is a bbq place, a good one at that. They're going to sell out of items by dinner time. My go to is ordering nice and early in the lunch day, a pound of sliced brisket with sauce on the side, 1/2 pound of pulled pork, pint sides of their roasted garlic mashed potatoes, cornbread (to die for seriously, moist, sweet, generous portions), and sometimes the maple mustard potato salad. I make sure to take the time to pick it up and leave the good folks a nice tip cause smoking a brisket this good takes time and love. The gravy on the roasted garlic mashed potatoes? I'd take a bath in it respectfully. I've had nothing but great food experiences here.

My expectations aren't super high, but I think the "ska club," "night at the Roxbury" music playing…read more that didn't fit the vibe might have something to do w/ it. There were 6 other people at the bar, a couple in the corner & a table if 6 behind me. The manager came out to talk to the couple in the corner about their experience, which is not a great sign, but we'll see. He saw that I was writing a review & never went back in the kitchen after that, unless it was for a brief moment. He involved himself in pouring drinks & barely left my side. He made small talk & I learned that he had been open for 4 years. It was difficult for me to eat, take pictures of the food or write the review with his constant engaging presence. He was pleasant & made sure to pick up the bartenders slack. For instance, a coaster under the drinks, offering me a glass, or putting down a placemats under the food or supplying silverware, none of which she did. I ordered a Modelo, but when she grabbed it out of the cooler, i saw that it was Especial not Negra, so i asked do you have the dark? She said no & w/ out hesitation opened it, not giving me a chance to ask for something different. Not a big deal, but she seemed indifferent & with no affect. None of this is a deal breaker, just an observation. The food, that was a deal breaker. I ordered the (smoked BBQ sandwich) & opted for the brisket. It came with a side & I chose onion rings. They were pre-salted, almost too much, but they were good. No complaints there. The sandwich however was impossible to eat. The meat was very tough & stringy. It was impossible to tear, bite or cut. The roll was soft, untoasted & soggy, causing it to fall apart making a mess. I gave up, turning to fork & knife to cut what resembled a tangled bunch of hair in both in taste & texture. There was something on the meat, but it was more of a marinade than BBQ as we know it. The same goes for the cheese. I did not see any caramelized onions, but there were two jalapeños. The owner asked how the meal was & I said eh. He said only ok? so I elaborated. He said he would relay the information to the kitchen & I thanked him. After that he never came back into the dining area until after I had left. I do feel bad writing this review because he was so overly involved in my experience & he was a nice gentleman that I would like to succeed, but I do not think I would want to return there after my experience with that sandwich, especially for the price. The meal alone was bad enough. Maybe a change in staff would help, unless they were related. I felt bad writing this review because the owner made it a point to be overly engaging with me once he saw that i was writing a review, but the better way to handle things is to make sure that you guest's experience is top notch. I felt like he tried to keep me engaged, so i wouldnt be rough on him, but it is supposed to be about the customers experience, not my empathy for the friendly owner. I wish him the best of luck.

It wasn't wine that I had too much of It was a double shot…read moreof my baby's love" (The Swinging Medallions) We had a Double Shot of fun at Smoke last night when we enjoyed a Dumpling Making/Prosecco Tasting Experience followed by a terrific dinner. Shout out to Smoke's owner Rich who dreamed up the Dumpling/Prosecco Experience for a dozen regulars and social media followers. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by Rich and a small split of Maschio Prosecco. After all the participants arrived, Rich's wife Claire and Claire's mom (the star of the show) walked us through the process of making homemade dumplings. Claire and her mom made the simple dough using just two ingredients -water and all-purpose flour. We watched our instructors mix the dough, stretch and roll into a thin rope, snap it off into small chunks, squish it into a disk, use a mini-rolling pin to flatten it out into a small circle, fill it from a pre-made bowl of Ground Beef and Cabbage, then fold and pinch it into shape. Then our dozen attendees tried their hand at replicating all of those steps. Our mother and daughter team's dumplings looked as though they came off a 3D printer- just perfect and uniform. Mine looked like rejected factory seconds. The mother didn't speak English, but I had a blast watching and copying her little tricks on folding in the corners and squeezing the wrappers together. Once the dumplings were folded and squeezed together, they went into a pot of water, and we all enjoyed them before dinner. Dinner was a real pleasure. I loved the vibe at Smoke. If you want to cool it hip and chic I won't argue. I loved all the paintings on the wall. There is a large painting of a ghostly looking, red-lipped female blowing out a puff of smoke. I told Rich what a cool painting it was, and he modestly said he had painted it. So not only is Rich a fun and engaging personality, and a talented painter, but the food at his restaurant is great. Our friend ordered a $15 Spicy Smoked Philly Cheesesteak with American Cheese, Peppers, Onions on a Grinder Roll with fries. I sampled a small slice, and it was terrific, and yeah -it was spicy. My wife ordered a $11 Shrimp and Roasted Corn Bisque served with pita chips, She loved it. I ordered a $10 Smoked Beef Brisket Chili served with tortilla chips. It was a big portion, full of flavorful chunks of beef, and packed just enough heat to make it perfect to my taste. Smoke offers a Sunday Brunch from 11-3 and a Happy Hour Mon-Sat 4pm-7pm. Their pricing is excellent, the vibe is super fun, the food is delicious, and the service from Rich and his staff is excellent. What a fun evening!

This is the best smash burger you'll ever have in your life. Order the patio-bition burger - a…read morecustom burger combining two of their available burger options. Thank me later. Their patio is the best..anywhere. Families, dogs, dates, office gatherings, it's always bumpin. My favorite place to pet a dog and make a friend. The owners are a pillar of community. The event calendar is nonstop - trivia nights, food drives, fundraisers, local bands, sports, blind date with a book, vegan pop ups, seasonal drinks.. every small business and every interest is accounted for. Hands down my favorite place to be.. on any night of the week.

If you're looking for a chill-but-vibey spot in West Hartford, GastroPark understood the…read moreassignment. They have food trucks outside (which rotate weekly) and a full bar menu inside. Seating both indoors and outdoors, free Wi-Fi, music playing... it's giving casual hangout, work session, or link up with friends energy all in one. Tonight (Wednesday), they had Mexican and Española food trucks and the food was AMAZING. Super flavorful, fresh, and did not disappoint. Every bite was hitting. And let's talk about the mocktails because they deserve their moment: The Honey Pea Spritz and the Gastropalmer were chef's kiss. So refreshing and perfectly balanced you don't even miss the alcohol. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Whether you're going for the food trucks, drinks, or just the atmosphere, GastroPark is a whole vibe. Also Dog Friendly

We used Mission Bbq catering for my daughters wedding reception. From our tasting appt through the…read morewedding reception itself , Mission Bbq blew us away! Their restaurant staff and catering staff were fantastic. The food is so good. It was plentiful and tasty. Catering set up their buffet beautifully. The tables looked so nice. All our guests were so impressed.

I've never been to a more friendly restaurant. They definitely deserve your business!read more

First time here was awesome. A couple things unique to bbq spots are they had a full bar with…read moreseating, and an amazing salad! Fresh spring mix and nicely blacked chicken. I also got the kielbasa, it was just grilled not smoked, which was fine but nothing exceptional, I'd skip that next time and try a smoked meat. Pork belly burnt end were fall apart delicious. Looking forward to trying more options.

Smoked Bbq smells good. Want warm sides like baked potato less picnic salad Chris watches the…read moreplace like a hawk felt like I was under sur valence. Bar area was nice with good music. Dining room felt like a western chow room. Service was good wish they served real cornbread not a cake. Real marinated meat not just floating in sauce Not going back because I had the meatloaf then simultaneous diarrhea and vomiting that night. Place around for more that 20y so I guess not everybody gets sick.

We came for the sushi! Then we were informed that there was NO SUSHI today!!! Lmaooooooo like…read morewhat??? On a Tuesday??!! Seems like a pretty cool place food smells great! Not a great choice is you're looking for fish options. Lots of meat options!! My mom and I ended up leaving to go get sushi! It's a nice place Clean bathroom

Overview: Most recommended KBBQ spot around. Spacious side…read morerooms that can be reserved for larger parties. Decent parking lot but can be busy when leaving as there's only one entrance/exit for the plaza. Grilling Policy: You need to order at least 2 meats or the larger meat combo trays to be able to use the tabletop grill. You might be seated at those tables though, the grill will just be covered up so that Food: I frequently come here when the craving for Korean food hits. The dishes are flavorful and great in variety. The banchans (free side dishes) are great in variety and quantity. Their portions are very generous and service is pretty good! They don't try to rush you out and offer more banchans.

I gave a 3 for the music which should be a 5. 1 or 0 for the service and management. Bad service…read moreevery time. This last time, when we moved from a back table to the bar, they wanted us to pay three different erroneous bills before we left. The fake manager said she couldn't fix it so we left $100 poorer for 2 drinks, without ordering a meal, and without seeing our band. If you go order water only. Enjoy the music.

I recently visited Black-Eyed Sally's for lunch. It's been maybe a Decade since I've been, but I've…read moreprobably eaten there between 10 and 20 times. The space boasts cool Blues and New Orleans vibes. Only place I know in CT like it. Service was pretty good. There was a bit of a delay getting me started with water and a menu, even though it wasn't busy, but things went smoothly after that. My New Orleans Shrimp Po Boy was good. The shrimp were tender. The batter was a bit denser than I prefer, but good. I liked the shredded lettuce, pickles and zesty, creamy dressing. The bread was fresh. I don't remember any other places in CT presently doing Po Boys. So this is the place to get one. The Gumbo was OK. They got the blackened roux part right, but there really wasn't enough nuanced flavor. It could have used some fresh herbs. More salt. I would try something else next time. 3.5 Stars

I recently ordered Soul Bowls WH by Door Dash for the first time. I had heard some folks praising…read moreSoul Bowls, although I think they had gone to the Hartford location. I ordered a Build Your Own Bowl with Soul Rice, Mac, Greens, Fried Shrimp and Soul Sauce. Overall, the bowl was good and held up well on delivery. The best part was the Mac and Cheese. A good soul food style. The next best thing was the shrimp, which were well cooked without being overcooked. They did a nice job with the batter. The Greens and Soul Rice were about average. Perfectly fine. But the rice could have been seasoned in a more distinctive way and there was nothing about the Greens that made them pop. Solid 4 Star Review. I would repeat.

Had the best egg roll. It was huge and filled with lots of protein and cheese…read more The staff is patient as you pick what you want because you will want it all.